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Burnside

SA 5066 • Greater Adelaide

3,060
Population (2021)
$53,716
Median Income
1.69 km²
Area
183m
Elevation

About Burnside

Burnside is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Burnside (City) area. With a population of 3,060 and a median income of $53,716, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.69 km² at an elevation of 183m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Burnside combines affordability with quality of life.

Burnside falls under postcode 5066 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bragg electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5066
Urban Area
Burnside
LGA
Burnside
Federal Electorate
Sturt
State Electorate
Bragg
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.94°, 138.67°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.69 km²
Elevation
183m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$375
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,930
Census 2021
3,060
▲ 4.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,824
Income 2021
$53,716
▲ 19.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,019
Born Overseas 995

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 159
  • 2. England 159
  • 3. India 79
  • 4. Malaysia 42
  • 5. Iran 34
  • 6. New Zealand 29
  • 7. Singapore 28
  • 8. South Africa 28
  • 9. Scotland 27
  • 10. Hong Kong 26
  • 11. Italy 24
  • 12. Lebanon 20
  • 13. Sri Lanka 20
  • 14. Pakistan 19
  • 15. Germany 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,043
Australian 882
Chinese 344
Scottish 284
Irish 231
Italian 228
German 169
Indian 105
Greek 84
Dutch 41

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,257
Both parents born in Australia
1,315
Both parents born overseas
450
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.9%
No Religion
41.5%
Islam
4.5%
Buddhism
2.9%
Hinduism
2.2%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
142 (4.6%)
5-14 years
450 (14.7%)
15-19 years
210 (6.9%)
20-24 years
149 (4.9%)
25-34 years
256 (8.4%)
35-44 years
382 (12.5%)
45-54 years
443 (14.5%)
55-64 years
349 (11.4%)
65-74 years
318 (10.4%)
75-84 years
270 (8.8%)
85+ years
78 (2.5%)

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